Not a single flaw in the first innings from the Pakistani batters but still, Pakistan did not had the answers of the counter-attack from Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis (83* off 90) and Reeza Hendricks (40* off 42) who stitched a century run stand to ensure Pakistan were on the backfoot, and Proteas took the much important lead in a rain-marred game heading into the fourth ODI of the series.

Apart from Imam’s 5th ODI ton, it was Babar Azam and Mohammad Hafeez fifties which propelled Pakistan to a massive score of 317 for the loss of 6 wickets. Rain hindered the match in the second innings many times which halted the concentration of Proteas openers who fell before the second rain break leaving two new batsmen in Faf du Plessis and Reeza Hendricks to do the needful.

Now as both teams move to Johannesburg and the batsmen from either side chirping at the right time, it would be interesting to see which batting unit will stand tall on Johannesburg strip which will offer considerable bounce to the fast bowlers.

Match Details

When – January 27, 01:30 PM IST

Where – The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

PAK vs SA TEAM NEWS

South Africa looks unlikely to tinker with their eleven.

Pakistan too seems balanced and changes in their set-up looks an uncertainty.